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The Palm
TMT promoters focus their efforts on building in Hawaii
The head of operations of the telescope ensures that "the only decision that has been taken for now is to restart the construction in Maunakea" and clarifies that there is no date to determine the location
While the local authorities finalize the procedures to give the license to install the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) at the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, as the new agreement recently signed by the City Council of Puntagorda, the Cabildo de La Palma and the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, which specified the transfer of 9.8 hectares of land in the area of Pinar de Las Ánimas and Juanianes for 75 years for this scientific project, its promoters are focused on restarting its construction in Hawaii.
This has been confirmed by Christophe Dumas, head of operations of the TMT International Observatory, in statements to DIARIO DE AVISOS, which says that for now they do not have a closed date to decide the definitive location of the telescope. "A date to make this decision has not yet been determined." "The only decision that has been taken for now is to restart construction in Hawaii, which should happen when we have full legal permission to resume our activities in Hawaii," he added.
Dumas says they are "very satisfied with the process in which we have committed to obtain a building permit in La Palma. All interested and involved parties worked efficiently, respecting the legal procedure and the current regulations. " Likewise, he valued that the Government of Spain promised its support in the event that this installation comes to the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory.
"We are extremely grateful for the support of the Government of Spain, the Government of the Canary Islands and the many interested parties that have committed themselves to us in the process." But, he insisted, "at this moment, our efforts are focused on restarting the construction of the TMT in Hawaii. The alternative option of La Palma will be considered if it is not possible to restart the construction in Maunakea ".
Regarding the real possibilities left to La Palma to house this giant of scientific research, Dumas said that "first, we must emphasize that La Palma is one of the best places in the world for astronomy and we are honored to have this summit as a real option for TMT. "
"La Palma," he continued, "continues to be the alternative construction site for the project. If for some reason it can not be built in Hawaii, the members of the TMT International Observatory will evaluate the situation and make the necessary decision to ensure a timely construction of the telescope. " As for the percentage of possibilities that the island would have to have this project, the director of operations refused to advance a figure. "We can not speculate. There are too many factors to consider, "he added.
Regarding the evolution of the project in Hawaii, he stressed that "we continue the steps to build the Thirty-Meter Telescope in Maunakea". "We want to make sure that we comply with all the permit requirements, the Environmental Impact Statement, respecting and including the culture and traditions of Hawaii."
On the date that they estimate that they can restart the construction in the Maunakea volcano, "a lot will have to do with the fulfillment of the requirements of the construction permit that the administrations need for the project. There are numerous conditions and pre-construction requirements that must be met before any construction, and that impacts our calendar. "
The Palm
TMT promoters focus their efforts on building in Hawaii
The head of operations of the telescope ensures that "the only decision that has been taken for now is to restart the construction in Maunakea" and clarifies that there is no date to determine the location
While the local authorities finalize the procedures to give the license to install the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) at the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory, as the new agreement recently signed by the City Council of Puntagorda, the Cabildo de La Palma and the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, which specified the transfer of 9.8 hectares of land in the area of Pinar de Las Ánimas and Juanianes for 75 years for this scientific project, its promoters are focused on restarting its construction in Hawaii.
This has been confirmed by Christophe Dumas, head of operations of the TMT International Observatory, in statements to DIARIO DE AVISOS, which says that for now they do not have a closed date to decide the definitive location of the telescope. "A date to make this decision has not yet been determined." "The only decision that has been taken for now is to restart construction in Hawaii, which should happen when we have full legal permission to resume our activities in Hawaii," he added.
Dumas says they are "very satisfied with the process in which we have committed to obtain a building permit in La Palma. All interested and involved parties worked efficiently, respecting the legal procedure and the current regulations. " Likewise, he valued that the Government of Spain promised its support in the event that this installation comes to the Roque de Los Muchachos Observatory.
"We are extremely grateful for the support of the Government of Spain, the Government of the Canary Islands and the many interested parties that have committed themselves to us in the process." But, he insisted, "at this moment, our efforts are focused on restarting the construction of the TMT in Hawaii. The alternative option of La Palma will be considered if it is not possible to restart the construction in Maunakea ".
Regarding the real possibilities left to La Palma to house this giant of scientific research, Dumas said that "first, we must emphasize that La Palma is one of the best places in the world for astronomy and we are honored to have this summit as a real option for TMT. "
"La Palma," he continued, "continues to be the alternative construction site for the project. If for some reason it can not be built in Hawaii, the members of the TMT International Observatory will evaluate the situation and make the necessary decision to ensure a timely construction of the telescope. " As for the percentage of possibilities that the island would have to have this project, the director of operations refused to advance a figure. "We can not speculate. There are too many factors to consider, "he added.
Regarding the evolution of the project in Hawaii, he stressed that "we continue the steps to build the Thirty-Meter Telescope in Maunakea". "We want to make sure that we comply with all the permit requirements, the Environmental Impact Statement, respecting and including the culture and traditions of Hawaii."
On the date that they estimate that they can restart the construction in the Maunakea volcano, "a lot will have to do with the fulfillment of the requirements of the construction permit that the administrations need for the project. There are numerous conditions and pre-construction requirements that must be met before any construction, and that impacts our calendar. "
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